James Elvin Hughes

James Elvin Hughes departed this earthly life on May 20, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. James was born July 11, 1978, in Rockford, IL. He attended Beloit Public Schools. James went on to receive his GED in 2001 from Roosevelt Adult Education. He attended Rockford Business College in 2005. James worked as a CNC/Lathe operator for World Class. He also worked as an assembler for MSI, Elgin IL. He was last employed at Pure Janitorial & Maintenance Services.

James enjoyed walking. He would walk anywhere. He was a brilliant man and hard worker whenever he put his hands to work. He was always willing to help anyone that he could. He was a man who truly loved his family. He loved to hold long conversations when he would call just to check on you.

James leaves to cherish: his son Damario (Danae) Hughes of Charlotte, North Carolina, granddaughter Demi whom he truly adored; his loving father: Elvin (Marlean) Brown, Aunts: Marydale Hughes, Rose Hughes, brothers; Michael Hughes, Jerome Hughes, and Antonio Brown, sisters: Marcie Hill, Trinetta (Nathan) Holmes, Shavon (Rasheed) Bridges, Desire Childress, and Latrica (Chadwin)Saygo, a host of special nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and cousins; special long -time friend and mother of his son: Lisa Matheny.

He was predeceased by his mother: JoAnne Hughes, maternal grandparents: Orine and Richard Wainwright, paternal grandparents: Julia Mae Brown and Frank H Brown Sr.; Aunt: Martha Johnson; Uncles: Larry Hughes, Charles Hughes, and Michael Hughes.

Memorial Services will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026 1:00 p.m. at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home 200 N. Johnston Ave. Doors will be open 12:00 noon until the time of service.